Eva Tesfaye
Coastal reporter for WWNO (New Orleans Public Radio) and former Short Wave producer who reported on Alabama's artificial reefs and their ecological and economic impacts.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 13min
Could our trash become local fishes’ treasure?
Eva Tesfaye, a coastal reporter for WWNO who covered Alabama’s artificial reefs, digs into the Gulf’s ocean junkyard. She explores why fishermen sank cars and helicopters to attract fish. The story covers Alabama’s dense reef network, how hard structures build food webs, the economic boost to fishing and tourism, and the conflicts with shrimpers and fisheries management.
